Ball numbers, how to watch live, fixture dates, potential opponents – FA Cup semi-final draw | OneFootball

The Football Association have confirmed the various details ahead of the draw for the FA Cup semi-final, with quarter-finals ties taking place over the course of the weekend.

In what remains Manchester City’s only chance of silverware this season, the performances of Pep Guardiola’s players have been significantly stronger than in other competitions so far this season.

Having defeated League Two’s Salford City in round three at the Etihad Stadium, before moving on to successfully dismissing of League One’s Leyton Orient in round four away from home, it was the Championship’s Plymouth Argyle who visited the Etihad in round five.

Manchester City certainly made hard work of the affair however, as two goals from corner-kicks from Nico O’Reilly rescued the club’s place in the quarter-final stage of the competition after Plymouth found themselves ahead in the first-half.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, have had a far more difficult run to this stage having defeated West Brom in round three, before successfully knocking out Premier League opposition in round four and five in Everton and Wolves.

The FA Cup is City’s only chance at silverware this campaign, having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup to Tottenham, exiting the UEFA Champions League prior to the last-16 courtesy of Real Madrid, and being largely ruled out of the Premier League title race in December.

Ahead of the final run of fixtures in the quarter-final of the FA Cup, here is everything you need to know ahead of the last-four draw in this season’s competition!

When will the FA Cup semi-final draw take place?

The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals will take place on Sunday 30 March, following the tie between Preston North End and Aston Villa which kicks-off at 1:30PM BST.

How can I watch the FA Cup semi-final draw?

The FA Cup semi-final draw procedure will be available to watch live on BBC One and also via the competition’s official social media channels.

City Xtra will also have full coverage of the completed draw on our social media channels and on our website, cityxtra.co.uk.

What ball number are Manchester City?

Bournemouth or Manchester City will be ball number 3.

Which teams have qualified for the FA Cup semi-final?

1. Crystal Palace2. Aston Villa3. AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City4. Nottingham Forest

When will the FA Cup semi-final matches be played?

The semi-finals of the FA Cup will be held at Wembley Stadium across the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April.

For Manchester City, that means that a tie in the last-four of the competition would likely precede, and definitely postpone, a home clash against Aston Villa in the Premier League, and follow a visit to Everton the previous weekend in the top-flight.